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This 1983 Renault R5 Turbo 2 is a three-owner example with 61k kilometers (~38k miles). It is powered by a turbocharged 1.4L inline-four and 5-speed transaxle mounted in the rear. This car was sold new in Germany, and was imported to Japan by the second owner in 1988. The seller purchased the the car last year, and notes that the Japanese title confirms the low mileage. The only modifications from stock are a silicone hose kit, Turbo 1 seats, an aftermarket head unit, and staggered Panasport wheels. The car is said to drive and handle well, and is sold with with a clean Ontario title.

The Marine Blue paint is believed to be original and has been brought to a higher standard by the seller. The fiberglass flares show no crazing, and the sheet metal appears straight with no visible dents or dings. There is said to be no evidence of any prior paintwork and no history of accidents. Three small scratches can be seen on the lower front portion of the driver’s rear quarter, and the seller notes that there is one very small stone chip on the roof.

The Turbo 2 is longer, lower, and wider than the regular R5, and was designed by Bertone’s Marc Deschamps with rear bodywork styled by Marcello Gandini. The original Turbo 2 script decals remain intact on the doors and rear window. Exterior rubber and plastics are in good shape overall, through a few small cracks are present on the left edge of the black rubber rear spoiler.

The R5 Turbo 2 features a double wishbone and coil spring rear suspension that was designed to accommodate the mounting of the transmission. The seller has refreshed the four-wheel vented disc brakes with new pads all around and new brake wear sensors. Staggered width 15″ and 16″ G7 Panasports with dark grey centers look good with no apparent curb rash. The tires are said to have decent tread remaining, but show some dry rot from age and should be replaced.

The original Sekurit glass is clean and clear with the proper Renault etchings in place. The lights are working correctly, though one of the side marker lenses has a small crack.

The flares allow space for the wider tires and contain an air-to-air intercooler and an engine oil cooler. The latter helped the engine cope with the stress of producing out 114 hp/liter, a respectable number by modern standards.

The tan interior has been fitted with the bolstered buckets seats from a Turbo 1. They look sharp with striped cloth inserts and show normal wear. The only noticeable flaws are a few slight scuffs on the driver’s inner side bolster and a small hole on the passenger seat. A 3-spoke Iso-Delta steering wheel is in good condition, and the dash appears to be free of any cracks.

The original Jaeger gauge cluster with orange numbering is intact, and all of the gauges, switchgear, and accessories are said to function properly. An aftermarket head unit was added by the previous owner.

Underneath the rear hatch, turbocharged 1.4L Cleon-Fonte four-cylinder is said to be original and is paired to a 5-speed transaxle. The engine utilizes a single Garrett turbocharger and was said to produce 158 hp and 163 lb. ft. of torque when new.

The previous owner reported that the engine was rebuilt in 2009. The seller notes that it pulls strongly with no rattles or unusual noises. More recent service includes the installation of a blue silicone hose kit, and the seller has replaced the distributor cap and rotor.

The undercarriage looks clean and dry with no signs of corrosion on the frame, floors, or drivetrain components.

Receipts from recent service are included, and the car is licensed and insured for local test drives. Videos showing a walk around and the Turbo 2 in action can be seen below.